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City Council Meeting Minutes February 15, 2022 the council under the provisions of this Charter. Except as provided for in Section 3.15 of this Charter, the council and its members shall deal with the administrative and management functions of the city solely through the city manager and other council appointees, as appropriate, and shall not give orders to any of their subordinates either publicly or privately." He noted that we do not have wording in the standard bylaws prohibiting boards and commissions from the same. He stated the amendment will be adding article 11. General Powers and Duties by inserting (A) Personnel Issues: Personnel matters are not within the purview of the Board/Commission and are not appropriate for posting on an agenda for discussion or recommendation. Neither the Board/Commission nor any of its members shall recommend, instruct or request the City Manager or any of the City Manager's subordinates to change the job qualifications for a current employee, appoint to, or remove from, office or employment any person and shall not give orders to any of their subordinates either publicly or privately. (B) All Boards and Commission shall adhere only to their specific general powers and duties within their Ordinance, as provided in Article 2. Tammy Cook, City Clerk stated an amendment to article 6(b) to allow the staff liaisons to provide the orientation "prior" before first meeting. "The first meeting, after annual appointments are made, must include an orientation for all members. This orientation will include a review of the following topics: Bylaws, Specific Board Ordinance and Charge, Open Meetings Act, Public Information Act, Ethics, parliamentary procedure and how to run a meeting." She stated she and Mr. Cosentino already holds an orientation. Council Member Baker stated when a council member has an issue with staff and the appropriate time is only during evaluations. Mr. Cosentino stated there is an option to go to executive session as well. Mr. Baker stated for limitations can boards/commission go into executive session? Mr. Cosentino asked if personnel matters should be in the purview of the board. Mr. Cosentino stated couldn't be an instruction to fire someone or can't give direct orders to subordinates below City Manager or council appointee level. Council Member Baker stated residents should file complaints. Ms. Reyes stated complaints should go to Human Resources or to the head of the department. She stated we appreciate the volunteers and our interest is in the handbook to provide an environment of free harassment or hostility. Council Member Baker would like to amend article 6(b) to include in the orientation information where to file complaints. Council consensus is to move City of San Marcos Page 12